Takeuchi TB1160W User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM
• Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
maintenance.
· The engine, muffler, radiator and many
other parts of the machine are hot
immediately after the engine is
stopped. Touching these parts will
cause burns.
· The engine coolant is also hot and
under high pressure immediately after
the engine is stopped. Be careful
when loosening the caps or plugs.
Working on the machine under these
conditions could result in burns or
injuries due to the hot coolant spurting
out.
• If maintenance must be performed with
the engine running, always work as a
two person team communicating each
other.
· One person must sit in the operator’s
seat so that he/she can immediately
stop the engine when necessary. He/
she must take care not to touch the
lever or pedal unless necessary.
· The one who performs maintenance
must make sure to keep his/her body
or clothing away from the moving part
of the machine.
• Standing at the back of the machine
while the engine is running is extremely
dangerous, as the machine could move
suddenly. Never stand at the back of the
machine while the engine is running.
• Do not remove the radiator cap or the
drain plug when the cooling water is
hot. Stop the engine and wait until the
engine and the cooling water cool.
Then, slowly loosen the radiator cap
and the drain plug to remove them.
• Before performing maintenance on top
of the work bench, clean the footing and
observe the following precautions to
prevent falling.
EVERY 1000 HOURS
· Do not spill oil or grease.
· Do not leave tools scattered around.
· Watch your step when walking.
• Never jump down from the machine or
the work bench. When getting on or off
the machine or work bench, use the
steps, handrails or work bench to
support your body. Your weight should
be evenly distributed among the three
contact points (one hand and two feet
or two hands and one foot).
• Do not stand on the dozer blade and
perform maintenance work. Doing so is
dangerous because of the unsteady
foothold. Use the work bench.
When cleaning, if the temperature of the
coolant is low, the thermostat will be closed
and the coolant will not circulate in the
radiator. Heat the coolant water to at least
90°C (194°F) before cleaning.
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Gradually loosen the radiator cap (3) to
release the internal pressure, and then
remove the cap.
3. Loosen the bolts and open the cover (5).

Takeuchi TB1160W Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB1160W
Category	Excavators
Language	English